Antonino Di Giorgio
Italian general and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Antonino Di Giorgio (San Fratello, 22 September 1867 – Palermo, 17 April 1932) was an Italian general and politician, who fought in the First Italo-Ethiopian War, the Italo-Turkish War and the First World War, and served as Minister of War of the Kingdom of Italy from April 1924 to April 1925. He resigned after the rejection of his plan for a radical reform of the Royal Italian Army.
Quick Facts Minister of War of the Kingdom of Italy, Preceded by ...
Antonino Di Giorgio | |
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Minister of War of the Kingdom of Italy | |
In office 30 April 1924 – 4 April 1925 | |
Preceded by | Armando Diaz |
Succeeded by | Benito Mussolini |
Member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy | |
In office 27 November 1913 – 7 April 1921 | |
Member of the Chamber of Deputies of the Kingdom of Italy | |
In office 24 May 1924 – 5 March 1928 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1867-09-22)22 September 1867 San Fratello, Kingdom of Italy |
Died | 17 April 1932(1932-04-17) (aged 64) Palermo, Kingdom of Italy |
Political party | National Fascist Party |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Italy |
Branch/service | Royal Italian Army |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Silver Medal of Military Valor Bronze Medal of Military Valor (twice) War Merit Cross Military Order of Savoy |
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